Development Update

Development Update

As we prepare to celebrate the Mississippi State University College of Business’ 110th anniversary, we invite you to partner with us in shaping the future. Since 1915, the College of Business has been a cornerstone for business education in Mississippi, and now, as we look toward the next 110 years, we need your help to continue our mission of excellence.

Here’s how you can make an impact:

Join Club 1915

We are proud to introduce Club 1915, a new opportunity for alumni and supporters to give back in a meaningful way. Club 1915 members pledge a monthly gift of $19.15, an amount that symbolizes the founding year of the College of Business. These contributions support our strategic priorities to propel the College and our students forward.

Your membership in Club 1915 provides immediate benefits not only to the College but also to you as a member. You will be recognized in McCool Hall and receive monthly updates from Dean Scott Grawe. Club 1915 members will also be invited to exclusive networking events, where you will meet College leaders and connect with fellow alumni. These events will be hosted in Starkville and cities across the country, offering a chance to engage with the Bulldog business community on a deeper level.

Beyond Club 1915: Championing The Bulldog Business Experience

For those looking to make an even bigger impact, we encourage you to consider supporting one of our key funding priorities. Whether through a one-time gift or a recurring contribution, your support will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the College. Here are four of our top programs in which your generosity can make a difference:

Live Learning – We are committed to giving our students hands-on business experience through real-world projects, internships and off-campus learning opportunities. Your support helps cover travel, materials and other costs of activities that help immerse students in the world of business before they graduate.

Top Dawgs Scholarship Program – This scholarship program ensures that highachieving students have access to an affordable education, rewarding those who excel academically and on standardized tests. Your gift can help deserving students achieve their dreams without financial burden.

Study Abroad – Business is global, and we want our students to experience that firsthand. Contributions to this program fund both tuition and travel, allowing students to explore business practices around the world and broaden their understanding of international markets.

Modernizing McCool Hall – McCool Hall has been the heart of the College of Business for decades, and it needs to evolve to meet the demands of today’s students and faculty. Your support can help us update classrooms and learning spaces, ensuring that our students have access to the most advanced technology and a state-of-the-art learning environment.

How to Get Started

Whether you are ready to join Club 1915, want to learn more about our funding priorities or are interested in making a major gift, we would love to hear from you. You can reach out to us directly (Development Team, p.36) or visit our website (business.msstate.edu/giving) for more information about how you can contribute to the future of your College of Business.

Let’s make the next 110 years even brighter than the first. Your commitment today will create a legacy of excellence for tomorrow’s business leaders. Thank you for your continued support of the College of Business, and Hail State!